the one Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I wont to start Bow Hunting what would be a Good Bow to start out with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Lots of opinions on bows,I have a pse,hoyt,parker, if i could afford a mathews that's what i would buy.. You should go to a bow shop and shoot as many different makes as you can, then decide.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I just got started last fall so I know how you feel. I got a Misson bow because I did not want to spend a bunch of money until I knew if I was going to like the sport or not. Mission is made by Mathews so you get all of their quality and lifetime warantee. I have really enjoyed the bow, it shoots well and I have been keeping up with the more expensive bows on league night. I got my bow, peep, quiver, WB rest, sights and 6 carbon express arrows for $540. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 You should really make it a point to find a few small pro shops and ask if you can shoot a few before you buy. Tons of quality bows out there, and some will feel better in your hands to match your style of shooting. For me it's been Mathews for the last 6 or 7 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Like said before, go to a few shops and shoot as many bows as possible. Find one that is the most comfortable for you to shoot. Then once you find one that you like, have the bow shop fit the bow to you. Some of the most popular bows out there are Mathews, Hoyt, Bowtech, PSE, Martin, Fred Bear and others. All are high quality bows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 i love my hoyt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks a lot for all info. I met a the son of PSE rep. yesterday on my job shop. He will be bringing me a list of the bow that he can offer me at about half price. When I get the list today I will post some of the bows on the site tell me what you all think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrborch Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 hey i got a mathews dxt 2008 great bow costy but a great bow i went to the local pro shop and shop a hayt, pse, bowtech, mathews (great) but my advice go to a local shop and they will help u find the bow that is right for u. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 going to shop tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfisherfd2 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I went with a combo kit from cabela's when I started. Looked at it as what can I get the most for my money. So I got a Reflex Bighorn with site and rest. I upgraded to a Hoyt last year. This year I'm upgrading my bow accesories. My bow season is almost 2 months long so I want my tool to be a fine tune killing machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 set a hard budget....go to your shop and shoot every bow that's within your budget. buy the one you think feels the best to you.....then look at what name's on it There are tons of great bows out there by many manufacturers...just comes down to which one feels best to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 im with finn set a buget. there are alot of good bows on the market now that range from a few hundred dollars to close to $1000.00 but i would buy a good quality bow that i would be happy with for a few years. instead of buying one that i didnt like in ayear and would want to buy another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ohbowhntr Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I'm with a different school of thought somewhat. I think you want to focus on a bow that is going to be user friendly to a new archer. A Hoyt Katera may feel nice, but for a new archer, it may end up being a nightmare and drive you away from wanting to hunt with or shoot a bow. I think of the NEW bows on the market, the 2 that stand out in my head as the best NEW ARCHER options would be a FRED "BEAR LIGHTS" OUT, and a BOWTECH "TOMKAT," mainly because they are moderate on speed, and have LONG braceheights. The Fred Bear Lights Out is what a buddy who's never shot a bow is looking at right now, plus a single cam bow is EASIER to tune and keep tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 You should really make it a point to find a few small pro shops and ask if you can shoot a few before you buy. Tons of quality bows out there, and some will feel better in your hands to match your style of shooting. For me it's been Mathews for the last 6 or 7 years. I agree with Chris. I have shot a Mathews for 6 or 7 years also and I love their bows. Just go to a pro shop and shoot as many bows as possible and see what fits you best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlriggins Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 send me a PM and I may have just the thing if interested in an old piece but a straight shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QDMAworks4me Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 going to shop tomorrow Did you end up with a new bow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted March 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 no not yet still looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Go to a pro shop like everyone suggests! Since you're new I would avoid Cabelas or similar. I have not had good luck with combo kits. 2 years after buying a bow and combo kit I had replaced everything except the bow. I'm going to warn you, once you take your first animal with a bow you will almost certainly be hooked. If you go cheap now in a year or two you will wish you had bought a better bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted March 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 thanks 4 the info flyerla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 a lot of good bows out there. Some have better reputations and customer support versus the others...but a lot of options. I would suggest starting with a budget, go to a few pro shops, shoot a number of bows and figure out with one feels the best to you and fits within your target spending range. Other price factors to include will be all the accessories that you will be adding on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 ...I am really happy with the Martin I got recently....(Jaguar).... - like these guys will also tell you, getting your draw length determined is so important-I'm excited for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneB Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 get a bow you like dont look at the name or price shoot it and see which you like best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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